Whirlpool SF385PEE W/N, SF395LEE Q/Z/B, TGS325E W, SF385PEE Q/Z, SF372BEE Q/Z Dual GAS Safety Valve

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DUAL GAS SAFETY VALVE

Description

The purpose of the gas safety valve is to control gas to the bake and broil burners.

The dual gas safety valve has one gas input and two gas outlets, one for the bake burner, and one for the broil burner. It uses two iden- tical electrically-operated devices, one for each outlet, to control the gas flow. The devices are made of an electric heater coil wrapped around a bimetal strip. One end of the bimetal is riveted to the plate of the valve, and the other end has a rubber seal attached to it that cov- ers a gas outlet. At room temperature, the spring force of the bimetal presses the rubber seal against the gas outlet. When current flows through the heater, heat is applied to the bimetal strip. The amount of heat necessary to warp the bimetal enough to open the valve, requires a minimum of 3.2 amps of current flow in the circuit. The reason the valve is designed not to open below 3.2 amps, is to insure that the temperature of the oven igniter is above 1800˚ F before the valve opens. Only one burner in the oven may be in operation at one time.

Test Procedure

WARNING

Electrical Shock Hazard

Disconnect from electrical supply before ser- vicing unit.

Failure to do so could result in death or electrical shock.

1.Broil burner operates, but the bake burner will not come on.

a)Place the oven in the BAKE mode, set the oven thermostat to 350 degrees, and observe the bake igniter. If the igniter glows, go to step c. If the igniter does not glow, go to step b.

b)Disconnect power, remove the wires from the bake side of the gas safety valve, and connect an ohmmeter across the terminals of the gas safety

valve. If the meter reads approximately 1 Ω, the problem is in another compo- nent of the bake circuit. If the meter reads infinity, replace the gas safety valve.

c)Connect an ampmeter to the bake cir- cuit. If the meter reads less than 3.2 amps, replace the bake igniter. If the meter reads over 3.2 amps, replace the gas safety valve.

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Contents Freestanding SELF-CLEAN GAS Range Roper Table of Contents Wiring Diagram Important Safety Information Electrical Shock HazardPage Vii Viii Range Dimensions Mobile Home InstallationGeneral Cabinet Dimensions Additional Material Tools & Material YOU will NeedTools Parts Supplied IllustrationsElectrical Supply Requirements Equipment & Property DamageElectronic Ignition System Personal Injury/Fire HazardGAS Supply Requirements If you smell gasInstalling the Range Installing the ANTI-TIP BracketInstalling the GAS Line Checking for Leaks Checking the Pressure RegulatorPressure Regulator Sealed Burners Remove the left and right venturi from the burner boxConventional Burners LO F Lame Setting Adjustment Some Models Checking the Maintop Burner OperationAdjusting The Air Shutters Converting the Oven Burners for L.P. GAS Bake BurnerBroil Burner Checking the Oven Burner Operation Control KnobElectronic Oven Control These conditions occur, proceed to the next Electronic Oven Control REMOVING/REINSTALLING the Oven Door To remove the oven doorTheory of Operation Cooktop BurnersIgnitor System Overview Ignitor System OperationBurner Ignitor Dual GAS Safety Valve Troubleshooting the Ignitor System Ignitor Does Not GlowWiring Diagram a Wiring Diagram B Oven Control SensorCOM Bake Function Sensor1030 Broil Function SensorHI FO Clean Function Clean Time Oven Light Sealed Burner Models Conventional Burner ModelsRemoving the Maintop Sealed Burner ModelsBurner Ignitor Maintop Removing the Maintop Conventional Burner Models Removing a Sealed Burner & a Venturi Removing a BurnerRemoving a Venturi Removing a Conventional Burner Removing a Spark Ignitor Switch & GAS Valve Removing the Ignitor Module & a Burner Ignitor Removing the Ignitor ModuleRemoving a Burner Ignitor Ignitor Module Conventional Burner Models Side of Upper Console Locking TAB WHT BRN Removing the Oven Door Latch & Actuator ROD Back of Range Rear Burner BOX ScrewsRemove the top screws from the oven burner box Back of Range Removing a Latch Sensing Switch Removing the Door Latch SolenoidRemoving the Mechanical Latch Mechanical Latch Switch Arms Removing the Upper Console Post Removing the Electronic Oven Control Pull the knob off the control shaft if presentRemoving AN Oven Light Switch Removing the Manual Oven Light SwitchRemoving the GAS Safety Valve Pressure Regulator Removing the Bake Burner & Ignitor Removing the Broil Burner & Ignitor Removing the Oven Temperature Sensor Removing a Side Panel Right Side Panel Removing AN Oven Light Socket Removing the Oven Door Gasket Removing the Oven Door Handle TOP TRIM, & Outer Door Glass Removing the Oven Door HandleRemoving a Hinge Assembly Reassemble the rest of the door and install it Removing the Inner Door Glass Removing the Storage Drawer Glides Component Description & Testing TroubleshootingDual GAS Safety Valve 4321891 TOP Burner GAS Valves GAS Outlet GAS InletTOP Burner Ignitor System Ignitor ModuleOven Burner Igniters Manual Oven Light Switch Some Models Automatic Oven LightOven Light Door Latch Assembly Door Latch SolenoidOven Temperature Sensor Troubleshooting Chart Replace the motor Oven Temperature Calibration Electronic Oven Controls Error Codes Electronic Oven ControlsNormal Codes Digit Likely Cause Corrective Action Display Wiring Diagram Tech TipsBake Ignitor Surface Burner Ignitor Module Ignitor Switches Bake Strip CircuitsBroil Quick Disconnect PlugsClean Clock Display onSpecifications Whirlpool ModelsMain Chassis Features 4321891 SF375PEE W/N SF375PEE Q/Z SF385PEE W/N Burner BTU Right Rear 500 BTU SF375PEE W/N SF375PEE Q/Z SF385PEE W/N SF385PEE Q/Z SF385PEE Q/Z SF395LEE Q/Z/B Oven Door Features Oven Door Type Roper Models FGS335E W/N FGS335E Q Oven Door Handle Estate Model TGS325E W 3196297A Model and Serial Number Explanation Model NumberSerial Number Whirlpool Warranty Length of Warranty Whirlpool will PAY for